Katie Ferrara’s “10 Years” is the kind of song that makes you stop for a moment and think about how much life can change. Built around the idea of looking back at who you were a decade ago, the song feels personal, honest, and easy to connect with. Ferrara reflects on who she was ten years ago and the experiences that shaped who she is today. Her own journey has included moving from Los Angeles to London, returning home, rediscovering her music, and growing as an independent singer-songwriter. Those experiences give the song a sense of honesty that comes through in every part of it. There is no need for Ferrara to overstate the emotions here. She simply looks at the past, the people and memories connected to it, and the changes that come with getting older. The result is a reflective song that feels more like a personal conversation than a dramatic look back.
I really liked how natural and sincere “10 Years” feels. It has a gentle quality that makes its message easy to take in, while the story behind it gives the song something that lingers after it ends. The folk-pop sound suits Ferrara particularly well, giving her vocals and songwriting plenty of space. The recording was written by Ferrara alongside Rand Bellar and Jason Gallo-Gaffner, with Bellar and Gallo-Gaffner also handling production. Mario Borgatta handled the mixing, with Yukon at Blue Oak Mastering responsible for the mastering. The artwork adds another nice detail to the release. It features a photograph taken by Los Angeles photographer Abe Velarde ten years earlier, which fits naturally with the song’s idea.
“10 Years” is a lovely listen for anyone who enjoys heartfelt singer-songwriter music and songs that take a quiet look at life and growing older. Make sure to follow Katie Ferrara to keep up with her upcoming music and performances, and add “10 Years” to your playlist. It is a great track to come back to when you are in a reflective mood, taking a long drive, enjoying a quiet afternoon, or simply thinking about how different life can look after ten years.
